Applied Positive Psychology

Positive psychology coaching is an approach to coaching the preferences science as a way of knowing and looks to apply positive psychological science. Unfortunately, it is common for coaches to adopt a “tools-focused” approach in which they prescribe standard positive psychology exercises to clients. We offer a more organic and sophisticated approach to positive psychology intervention. Our approach, which is largely “invisible” to the client, emphasizes knowledge of wellbeing, strength, future-oriented, and emotional frameworks to inform powerful coaching dialogues.

Great! We love working with people who have a background in positive psychology. Whether you have read a popular book or have a Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology, we can challenge you to think about this science in new ways. We think of ourselves as “what’s next” for people who want to extend their knowledge of this exciting field.

This course was created to serve two needs: 1) to introduce positive psychology as a coaching tool for those who are new to the field, and 2) to answer the question “what’s next” for those who have a background in positive psychology. We do not cover gratitude journals, signature strengths, or other simplistic interventions. Instead, you will find topics, research, and interventions that are not covered elsewhere. We assure you that you will be challenged to think about positive psychology in new ways and will learn nuanced skills for applying it.

Applied Positive Psychology includes pre-recorded lectures, readings, quizzes, reflections, and other learning features. The more time you invest in these out-of-class activities the deeper your learning will be. There is generally five hours of out-of-class material per week. We also host optional practicum sessions in which students can discuss and practice skills. Finally, we encourage you to partner with a peer from the course to practice coaching each week.

This course is offered in a completely digital format. We recommend a reliable Internet connection.

No. You only need to attend one session. We offer two sections of this course to make it convenient for people in all time zones. The content of both sections is identical. 

Yes. The content is the same between both sections. Although students register for primary attendance in one of the two sessions, you are welcome to attend the alternate session if you have a schedule conflict. In addition, all students have access to the recordings of both sessions and are encouraged to practice caoching with attendees of either session. 

We host sessions that are intended specifically for coaching practice. These practicum sessions are not mandatory but are strongly encouraged as a way to practice coaching skills in a safe and supportive environment.

Practicum is not required, and we understand that not everyone will be able to attend. Even so, we strongly encourage people to attend practicum every week they are able. In our experience, people who attend practicum, who have an opportunity to practice and to get feedback, and who engage in deeper discussions of coaching often accelerate their learning and professional development.

The practicum for this course is held twice on Wednesdays to cater to people who live in diverse time zones. These hour and a half sessions are held at 9 am US Pacific Time and 3 pm US Pacific Time. Students can attend any practicum session they want (or both!).

Yes, the hours in our courses are approved by the ICF and can be used for reaccreditation purposes.

100% refund available within 24 hours of registration.

90% refund available up to 3 weeks before the start of the course.

50% refund available within 3 weeks before the course begins. 

Yes. We offer monthly payment plans with no additional fees. At checkout, you will have the opportunity to use a monthly payment plan. If the payment plan you prefer is not listed, email us at info@positiveacorn.com and we can get you set up!